{
  "id": 10453410,
  "title": "Kapil Dev Backs Indian Golfers to Make Their Mark at the Asian Games",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/kapil-dev-backs-indian-golfers-to-make-their-mark-at-the-asian-games",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T12:58:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/kapil-dev-backs-indian-golfers-to-make-their-mark-at-the-asian-games"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New Delhi, September 28, 2026 - DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI) President and former Indian cricket star Kapil Dev has offered his best wishes to India's golf teams for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan. The country's athletes include Yuvraj Sandhu, Saptak Talwar, Veer Ahlawat in men's competition and Aditi Ashok, Diksha Dagar and Pranavi Urs in women's.\n\nKapil Dev remarked, \"Playing for India at the Asian Games is the ultimate honor. I wish Veer, Saptak, Yuvraj, Aditi, Diksha and Pranavi all the best as they prepare to compete for their nation in Japan. Each one of them has earned this opportunity through unwavering dedication, discipline and consistent top-notch performances. They are equipped with the necessary skills, experience and composure to excel on this prestigious international platform.\"\n\nEncouraging the Indian golfers, Kapil Dev urged them to approach the event with confidence, stating, \"My advice to them is straightforward: have faith in yourselves, play fearlessly and give your all. The responsibility of representing the country should fuel you to elevate your performance. Stay concentrated, trust your preparation and play every shot with pride. The entire Indian golf fraternity stands behind you. Go out there, compete fiercely and make India proud.\"\n\nDP World PGTI CEO Amandeep Johl commented, \"Yuvraj, Veer and Saptak have secured their spots in the Indian team due to consistent performances, resilience and a robust competitive spirit. Their inclusion is a significant milestone for our tour and highlights the robustness of our platform. All three possess the experience and capability to make a strong medal bid. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to them and to Aditi, Diksha and Pranavi for their outstanding performances at the Asian Games.\"\n\nThe Indian men's squad will be making its Asian Games debut with solid credentials and extensive international experience. Yuvraj Sandhu, a regular on the Asian Tour, had an exceptional DP World PGTI season in 2025, winning seven titles and setting a record for the highest season earnings. He has also clinched 16 professional titles, including one international championship on the Asian Development Tour.\n\nVeer Ahlawat, a 30-year-old competitor on the Asian Tour and DP World Tour in 2025, has six DP World PGTI wins to his name and was joint runner-up at the Hero Indian Open in 2024. He noted the main challenge would be mastering the short courses and proving his precision off the tee.\n\nSaptak Talwar, currently the top-ranked player on the DP World PGTI Order of Merit, has been honing his game on the HotelPlanner Tour in Europe alongside the DP World PGTI. At 27, he is the two-time winner on the DP World PGTI and aims to secure a place in the LA Olympics, emphasizing his readiness for the varied weather conditions anticipated in Japan.",
  "summary": "New Delhi, September 28, 2026 : DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI) President and legendary Indian sportsman Mr. Kapil Dev has extended his best wishes to India’s men’s and women’s golf teams ahead of the golf competition at the Asian Games in Japan. The Indian contingent comprises Yuvraj Sandhu, Saptak Talwar and Veer Ahlawat in the men’s section, and Aditi Ashok, Diksha…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}